Melissa R Fortenberry, - Medicare Physical Therapist in Lafayette, LA

Melissa R Fortenberry, is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. She graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. Her current practice location is 216 English Gardens Pkwy, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 322-7744.

Melissa R Fortenberry is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 05135) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1710558622.

Contact Information

Melissa R Fortenberry,
216 English Gardens Pkwy,
Lafayette, LA 70503-5680
(337) 322-7744
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa R Fortenberry
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience22 Years
Location216 English Gardens Pkwy, Lafayette, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melissa R Fortenberry graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710558622
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2021
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911396122
  • Enrollment ID: I20211109002818

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa R Fortenberry such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710558622NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist 05135 (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melissa R Fortenberry allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameLouisiana Physical Therapy Services Of Lafayette, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316614217
PECOS PAC ID: 4183012461
Enrollment ID: O20211020000680

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melissa R Fortenberry is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melissa R Fortenberry,
216 English Gardens Pkwy,
Lafayette, LA 70503-5680

Ph: (337) 322-7744
Melissa R Fortenberry,
216 English Gardens Pkwy,
Lafayette, LA 70503-5680

Ph: (337) 322-7744

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